Procurement Engineer

Job Title: Procurement Engineer – Performance Delivery (Equipment)

Location: Samlesbury, Hybrid – 3 days a week on site, depending on business needs – occasional International and UK travel

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £44,907+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will support the Procure‑to‑Pay process by ensuring timely order placement, accurate data, and effective delivery performance across a fast‑paced supply chain. Working with senior team members, you will help manage the order book, resolve invoice and goods‑receiving queries, and maintain compliance with procurement governance, policy, and process requirements. Your work ensures parts and materials flow smoothly to support operational needs.

Core duties:

• Place purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to supply chain governance, supplier accreditations, and export coordinates
• Update delivery dates across multiple ERP systems to maintain accurate, reliable order book data
• Support senior colleagues with order book reviews, invoice coordinating, and goods‑receiving queries
• Maintain effective customer management while interfacing across the Air business and wider functions
• Support the Procurement Executive in coordinating and delivering work‑transfer activities, ensuring continuity of supply and adherence to governance requirements

Essential Skills:

• Procurement experience with understanding of supply chain order book activity, including coordinating purchase orders, updates, queries, and invoices
• Considerable ability to interpret procurement data, identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities, and apply governance and process controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Continuous improvement mindset, with examples of identifying opportunities and contributing to solutions within procurement or similar environments
• Considerable IT capability and project management skills (project planning, identifying enablers, managing critical paths), with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Able to compile, interpret, and present data‑driven recommendations, including effective use of Tableau

The Air Procurement Performance Delivery (Equipment) Team:

A dynamic team of 200 professionals organised into specialised sub-teams, the Performance Delivery Unit is at the forefront of delivering remarkable results across all platforms. This team is integral to the development and maintenance of aircraft, taking responsibility for of the full lifecycle of products and components. From design to delivery, their ability ensures the seamless production and sustained performance of every part of the aircraft, driving innovation and excellence across the aviation industry.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 6th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

#LI-ED1

#LI-Hybrid